GeoGebra
Excellent interactive mathematics authoring and practice, but it stops being Brilliant once the science is not mathematical.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-11
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Free tier / Free tool)
- License
- EUPL-1.2
- Hosting Model
- Local or hosted (your machine or their cloud)
- Platforms
- desktopmobilewebthey host it
- Installation
- Use the hosted web apps or install native desktop or mobile apps
- Where Your Data Lives
- Activities can be saved locally as .ggb ZIP/XML files or to a GeoGebra cloud account as online resources
- The Catch / Trade-off
- It is excellent for interactive mathematics but becomes a much weaker substitute once the science is not mathematical, and it lacks Brilliant's guided curriculum.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $30/mo ($360/yr) in subscriptions
GeoGebra FAQ
Common questions
Is GeoGebra free and open source?+
GeoGebra is a free tool that runs on local or hosted. Excellent interactive mathematics authoring and practice, but it stops being Brilliant once the science is not mathematical.
What paid software does GeoGebra replace?+
GeoGebra serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Brilliant, saving up to $30/month ($360/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up GeoGebra?+
Installation: Use the hosted web apps or install native desktop or mobile apps.
What is the catch or trade-off with GeoGebra?+
It is excellent for interactive mathematics but becomes a much weaker substitute once the science is not mathematical, and it lacks Brilliant's guided curriculum.